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Michael E. Mann

is a Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, with joint appointments in the Department of Geosciences and the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI). He is also director

Thomas S. Bateman

specializes in organizational behavior. He conducts research on leadership, problem solving, motivation, decision making, personality, stress, and managerial goals. Current research projects focus on behavior and decision making in the

Rita D. Sherma

is founding Director and Associate Professor at the Mira & Ajay Shingal Center for Dharma Studies; Core Doctoral Faculty; Department Chair of Theology & Ethics; and Co-Chair of Sustainability 360

Jonathan Shipley

is a freelance journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. His writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including newspapers (Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Seattle Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, among others),

Alison Gash

is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Oregon. Alison is the author of Below the Radar: How Silence Can Save Civil Rights (Oxford University Press, 2015)

Charles F. Coleman Jr.

is a contributor/legal analyst for MSNBC but has appeared as a commentator on CNN, The Young Turks, and numerous other platforms. He has written opinion pieces for Huff Post, The

Josh Puckett

is a journalist, activist, and founder of The Adolescent Redemption Project (TARP). He is currently incarcerated. Since being sentenced to Life Without Parole, Josh has obtained his GED and vocational

Tzvia Thier

an Israeli American citizen born in Romania and a Holocaust survivor, lived in Israel most of her life. She was a Zionist educator. At the age of 65, she was

Nwamaka Agbo

is the CEO of the Kataly Foundation and Managing Director of the Restorative Economies Fund. In her roles, Nwamaka collaborates with the Kataly team to lead the foundation’s day-to-day operations

Lem White

(he/they) is the co-CEO of Possibility Labs, a platform for the co-creation of a new economy where everyone—especially BIPOC and historically low-income people—and the planet can thrive. Lem co-founded Possibility

Yesica Balderrama

is a journalist and writer based in New York City. She specializes in Social Justice, Immigration, Labor, Politics, Health, Latinx news, and American news. Her work has appeared on WNYC,

Jaco Prinsloo

is a freelance journalist and writer from Gqeberha in South Africa. He writes about nature, history, culture, and travel. He has been published in Footprint Magazine, Era Magazine, and The

Tinu Abayomi-Paul

is a writer and a disabled entrepreneur who provides coaching services to other microbusiness owners.

Ari Sahagún

is a recovering member of the middle class looking for paths between here and post-capitalism. She is working on a book to cultivate a sense of togetherness in moving past

Dany Sigwalt

is a network weaver for climate justice, youth power, and racial justice. She is Executive Director of Power Shift Network, a network of 100+ organizations led by and committed to

Kyra Lyons

is a writer and video producer from Waukegan, IL. She is a graduate of Trinity College, holding degrees in English and Film Studies, and is currently pursuing her master’s degree

Francia Lizbeth Garcia Hernandez

is a Mexican storyteller and sustainable development advocate with experience in business and nonprofits. A student of the MA in Civic Media at Columbia College Chicago, she is passionate about

Kelly Clancy

is an Austin-based political scientist whose research focuses on social justice and the politics of protest. She is also a creative non-fiction editor and writer of the forthcoming book, Everyday Activism:

Kristian Hernández

writes about social services and housing for Stateline and reports from Texas. Before joining Stateline, he was an investigative reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Center for Public Integrity. Previously, he was an immigration

Nikkita Oliver

is a Seattle-based creative, community organizer, abolitionist, educator, and attorney. Working at the intersections of arts, law, education, and community organizing, they strive to create experiences that draw us closer

Shawn Ginwright

is a leading innovator, provocateur, and thought leader on African American youth activism and development. His new book is The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves. Check out his website: shawnginwright.com

Christopher Blackwell

is serving a 45-year prison sentence in Washington state. He co-founded Look2Justice, an organization that provides civic education to system-impacted communities and actively works to pass sentence- and policy-reform legislation.

Rachel Powell Horne

is a climate solutions and soil regeneration research writer for an international education charity. In her spare time, she teaches soil health workshops in her local community and hikes in

Jasmin Joseph

is a writer and researcher from Yonkers, New York. Her work in Teen Vogue, The Republic Journal, ZORA, and other publications details the full breadth of her experience as a

Melanie M. Kirby

is a bee breeder, Fulbright Fellow, NatGeo Explorer, poetess, ceramicist, scientist, educator, and mother.
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